Times of India

A 19-year-old student from Tripura was allegedly confined, assaulted, and raped by her live-in partner in Gurugram. Her mother and lawyer claim she endured prolonged torture, including being burned and cut, with attempts on her life. Police are investigating the serious allegations.

Prime Minister Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat address, highlighted AI's role in animal healthcare and agriculture, showcasing innovations at the AI Impact Summit. He also remembered Jayalalithaa, urged embracing Indian culture over foreign influences, and cautioned against digital fraud, emphasizing the importance of local products and organ donation.

Cricket star Shikhar Dhawan, after retiring from international play, married his girlfriend Sophie Shine on February 21, 2026, in an intimate Delhi-NCR ceremony. The couple, who met in Dubai and made their relationship Instagram official in May 2025, celebrated their union with friends and family. This marks a new, happier chapter for Dhawan following his divorce.

Eight individuals with alleged links to Pakistan's ISI and Bangladesh-based extremist groups were apprehended in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Intelligence reports indicated a potential terror plot targeting Delhi's Red Fort and prominent temples. The arrests followed specific inputs about a module planning subversive activities, with digital materials being analyzed to uncover a wider network.

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has advised T20 World Cup opener Abhishek Sharma to adjust his shot selection against off-spinners, urging him to settle in before attacking. Pathan highlighted Abhishek's tendency to play across the wicket too early. He also praised Ishan Kishan's current form but cautioned about his approach against wide deliveries.

Anthropic's new AI tool, Claude Code Security, scans for code vulnerabilities, prompting a multi-billion dollar stock market crash in the cybersecurity sector. While existing scanners use pattern matching, this AI reasons like a human researcher, identifying complex flaws. Despite its research preview status and human oversight requirement for fixes, the market reacted sharply to the potential disruption.

Fans are criticising the T20 World Cup's pre-seeding format, which placed strong group winners in the same Super 8 group. However, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar questioned the timing of this outrage, suggesting logistical complexities for the ICC in a multi-country tournament. He highlighted international travel and accommodation as potential reasons for advance group assignments.

US Vice-President JD Vance humorously recounted his early culinary struggles, admitting his first attempt at cooking for his wife, Usha, was "inedible." While his initial vegetarian dish failed spectacularly, Vance has since mastered baking, with brioche and Japanese milk bread now among his best creations. The couple, married since 2010, are expecting their fourth child.

Supreme Court dealt a significant blow to President Trump's global tariff policy, striking it down in a 6-3 decision. Trump, reportedly seething, called the ruling a "disgrace" and "unpatriotic," criticizing even his own appointees. This marks a major policy reversal for the administration, potentially forcing a new legal strategy for future tariffs.

Shark Tank judge Anupam Mittal highlighted the significant evolution of India's tech talent pool over two decades. He noted that skilled professionals, once scarce and difficult to hire, are now world-class and returning to India by choice. This shift is attributed to India's robust digital ecosystem and mature product culture, fostering inspiring work opportunities.

A horrifying double murder in Sarita Vihar has left a 35-year-old woman and her six-year-old daughter dead, their bodies discovered hidden in a bed box. Police are investigating a neighbour, an accountant, as the prime suspect, exploring a motive of rejected advances. The husband returned home to find the door locked, initiating a desperate search for his family.

Two sisters, Shobha (25) and Vimla (23), were found dead at their Jodhpur home on Friday, just a day before their scheduled weddings. They were rushed to a hospital around 4 am after their health suddenly deteriorated, but were declared dead on arrival. Preliminary investigations suggest poisoning, with the post-mortem report to confirm the exact cause.

Matthew Tkachuk made it clear Team USA will not rely on mind games against Sidney Crosby ahead of the Olympic gold medal clash with Canada. Instead, the Americans are leaning on discipline, depth, and belief after a strong semifinal win. With Crosby’s status uncertain and Canada still dangerous, the final will test Team USA’s composure and championship readiness.

Pakistan launched targeted strikes inside Afghanistan against militant hideouts, blaming the Pakistani Taliban for a recent surge in deadly attacks. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirmed "intelligence-based, selective operations" against TTP camps and an Islamic State affiliate. This action follows recent suicide bombings, with Islamabad warning of continued operations irrespective of location.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah vowed to remove infiltrators from Assam's electoral rolls and deport them within five years if the BJP returns to power. He accused the opposition of turning infiltrators into a vote bank, claiming they encroached on vast tracts of land.